SERVICE FOR SUNDAY 19th April 2015:
The four Gospels include in their accounts of the Easter story a series of
episodes related to the appearances of the risen Christ to his disciples. In
these episodes the disciples, after passing through a period of doubt,
unbelief, trouble, confusion and astonishment, come to the point of believing
that Jesus had risen indeed.
There is, however, a special episode only written of in John's Gospel, which
we read today, and which stands out from the post-resurrection scenes. This
is the incident of the appearance of the risen Lord to Thomas. The speciality
and importance of this event lies in the fact that it presents the relation
between seeing and believing in a splendid formulated manner. It shows the
significance of believing after, or because of, having seen the risen Christ and
believing without having seen him as is the case for the millions of followers
in the years since the Resurrection. The story of Thomas continues to be
relevant and speak to doubters today.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
Alan
Jesus answered, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow
me” (John 10 v27)
Thank you so much for the reassurance that you know us. Help us to open
our hearts to you more and more, so that we may see you more clearly and
follow you more gladly.
Amen
Today’s stewards are: Vestry Steward: Keith Rowling
Duty Steward: Muriel Clark
(stewards are the people to ask, if you need help before, during or after a service)
Our CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM requires hearing aids to be switched to ‘T’ and
you can borrow a disc of our Morning Worship. Please ask a Steward or sign
the loan book at the back of the church.
The Church operates a system of covenanted, planned giving (details may be
obtained from Nicola Garriock).
There is a children’s area available at the rear of the Church which parents
and their young children may use during the service.
9.00-10.15am
eMerge (Fairtrade Sunday breakfast)
10.30am MORNING WORSHIP
Led by:
Revd Paul Hulme
Music:
David Hartnell
Sound System:
Malcolm Wilson
Projection Steward:
Julie Rowling
Call to Worship
Hymn (H&P) 192
Christ the Lord is risen again!
Responsive Psalm 4 (p835) and Gloria
Prayers Page 160 sections 3, 4, and 5
Hymn (H&P) 191
Good Christians, all rejoice and sing!
Weysider's Time and Prayer
Reading:
John 20 v19 - 29 (p1090) read by Jackie Beale
Reader: This is the word of the Lord
Congregation: Thanks be to God
Hymn (H&P) 697
Just as I am, without one plea
(Tune Maunders)
Sermon
Music for Reflection
Prayers and Lord's Prayer Page 165ff
Offering and dedication (congregation to stand)
Hymn (H&P) 230
There's a wideness in God's mercy
(Tune 'CORVEDALE' from SINGING THE FAITH 416)
The Blessing
-------------Everyone is welcome to join us
River Room
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----------------for coffee, tea or a cold drink in the
after the service
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The Flower donation box will be on the River Room counter
after the service today.
Would you like to put flowers in the Church to celebrate a family, or friend’s
birthday, an anniversary, or in remembrance of a loved one
Wendy Weston will be happy to do an arrangement for you (01483 414143)
‘Face to Face’
Sunday, 19th April 6.30pm
Speaker: The Bishop of Southwark, The Rt Revd Christopher J Chessun
Organist: Keith Nye
Hymn (H&P) 213 This joyful Eastertide
Hymn (H&P) 648 The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
-----------------------------DIARY FOR THE WEEK UP TO SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2015:
10.15am
2.45pm
5.00pm
Holy Communion (Chancel Room)
Ladies Fellowship
Brownies
Wed. 22nd 10.00am
Toddlers (Jacky 01483 423768)
Thur 23rd
Rainbows
Tues 21st
Fri. 24th
4.30pm
6.00pm
10.15am
12 -1.30pm
2.00pm
6.00pm
7.30pm
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Minor Chord singing group
Prayer Fellowship (Chancel Room)
Friday Lunches
Hobbies Group
Music Kids
Choir Practice
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Sunday, 26th April 2015
9.00-10.15am eMerge (Fairtrade Sunday breakfast)
10.30am Revd Paul Hulme
------------------------------ECUMENICAL PRAYER BREAKFAST
Saturday, 25th April, 8.30am
St. Nicholas Church, Compton
Co-ordinated by Revd Caroline Burnett
------------------------------ADVANCE NOTICES
White Chapel Mission
A visit to the Mission has been arranged for
Tuesday, 28th April
For information about transport by train and to book a place contact
Eileen MacDonald 01483 420459
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‘Face to Face’
Sunday, 10th May. 6.30pm
Speaker: Baroness Virginia Bottomley,
Formerly Secretary of State for Health
LUNCHTIME FELLOWSHIP
Come and join us for fellowship over lunch at the
Jack Phillips, Godalming High Street.
Wednesday, 13 May. 12.15pm for 12.30pm. Contact: Sylvia Kelley.
------------------------------The SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
for Revd William Strawson will be held at
WESLEY'S CHAPEL LONDON
SATURDAY 16 MAY. 3pm
Conducted by Revd Leslie Griffiths, Preacher Revd Colin Morris.
Music by the National Methodist Youth Brass Band.
Transport will be organised if there is sufficient demand (A charge will be
made to cover the cost). Pick ups in Cranleigh, Godalming, Guildford, Merrow
and West Horsley. Contact Alan Steele 01483 860683 for information
------------------------------S.W.S. Parliamentary Constituency.
HUSTINGS IN GODALMING
SUNDAY 26th APRIL, 2.30pm to 5pm.
GODALMING UNITED CHURCH.
PROSPECTIVE PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES:
Conservative - Jeremy Hunt MP.
Green Party - Dr Susan Ryland.
Labour - Howard Kaye.
LibDem - Patrick Haveron.
NHS - Dr Louise Irvine.
Something New - Paul Robinson.
UKIP - Mark Webber
Candidates will have no prior-knowledge of questions,
but they have to be submitted by Friday 24th April
to Penny Rivers <[email protected]>
------------------------------FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHURCH PLEASE CONTACT:
Minister
Church Secretary
Pastoral Assistant
Senior Steward
Lettings
Web site address
Rev Paul Hulme
Sylvia
Eileen
Alan
Jennifer
01483 414 709
01483 423 261
01483 420 459
01483 860 683
01483 420 025
www.guc.org.uk